It works with these methods

Propagation by sowing

The targeted sowing is the most difficult way of propagating the dog rose, because the seeds have to be removed from the pulp first thoroughly cleaned, dried and then treated with cold before they are sown can. If this effort is not too much for you, then sow the seeds in a pot after they have been in the refrigerator for about four weeks Sowing soil.

Cover the seeds with some soil and lightly moisten them. Then put the pot in a moderately warm place. The temperature should be between 10 and 25 ° C. Now you should be patient, because germination can take a few months.

Propagation by runners

Since the Dog rose forms numerous runners, it can be easily propagated in this way. Just separate with a sharp one in spring or fall spade some runners from your dog rose. Shorten the root pieces by about a third and plant them in the desired location. Keep the soil well moist at the beginning, this will make it easier for the new dog rose to grow.

Propagation by cuttings

Cut cuttings Best in late autumn from strong annual shoots. The cuttings should be about 20 cm long. At the top, make a straight cut, about 1 - 2 cm above a bud. At the bottom, cut the cutting diagonally and directly under a bud.

The cuttings are stored in moist sand with the highest possible humidity throughout the winter. Only in spring is it cut again at the bottom and planted in loose soil. This can also be done in a saucepan while cooking.

The best propagation tips for the dog rose:

• Sowing possible but tedious
• easiest way of propagation: root runners
• easy to implement: propagation by cuttings